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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 6 months earlier than the EX-S7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD940 IS scores versus the EX-S7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-S7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SD940 IS

		

		

			
 EX-S7 SD940 IS 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S7

		

		

			
 SD940 IS EX-S7 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS and the EX-S7.
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and EX-S7.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S7
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
48
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
58
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
28
 you can focus manually
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
22
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $140